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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths Yesterday, 09:54 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,252
Posted By Gonzoso
I scheduled my test for October something back in...

I scheduled my test for October something back in 2009. I scheduled it in August.

It was that time in 09 when we got that freak snow storm.

I drove my VZ 800 through 3-4 inches of slushy snow...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-04-2013, 08:33 PM
Replies: 6,454
Views: 1,239,644
Posted By Gonzoso
I ride a 12 klr 650 and have had several people...

I ride a 12 klr 650 and have had several people tell me this, it's annoying. Fortunately someone else usually laughs at them and enlightens them for me before I get to it.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-03-2013, 04:47 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 4,390
Posted By Gonzoso
That's weird.

That's weird.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-28-2013, 02:47 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,511
Posted By Gonzoso
Stupid people are stupid, and shady people are...

Stupid people are stupid, and shady people are usually not the sharpest.

The kind of person I would like to buy a bike from is the kind of person who can operate a camera and take okay pictures of...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-28-2013, 05:26 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,511
Posted By Gonzoso
In fall of 2007 my buddy was riding around a 2001...

In fall of 2007 my buddy was riding around a 2001 Suzuki Marauder 800cc cruiser.

I've known him since I was about 4-5 years old.

In February 2008 he said he wanted to sell it, 10k on the...
Forum: Face plant 04-27-2013, 05:49 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,701
Posted By Gonzoso
This, I really don't think that people making...

This, I really don't think that people making mistakes is something that we should be ruining lives over.

Yes he took a life by not being as good a driver as he could have been.

Throwing the...
Forum: Face plant 04-24-2013, 07:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,669
Posted By Gonzoso
You dodged a bullet and not just with your...

You dodged a bullet and not just with your possible injuries.

I don't know what the law is where you are, but here in PA driving an uninsured vehicle alone is a 90 day license suspension and 300...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 04-18-2013, 07:00 AM
Replies: 1,766
Views: 70,725
Posted By Gonzoso
Damn I was about ten minutes away from that...

Damn I was about ten minutes away from that yesterday.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-10-2013, 05:03 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 12,298
Posted By Gonzoso
I've only bought one used bike, and it was from a...

I've only bought one used bike, and it was from a friend so that wasn't bad at all.

However I sold a bike and that was weird.

I've sold many things on craigslist before.

I listed my 2001...
Forum: Thumpers 03-27-2013, 07:17 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,605
Posted By Gonzoso
My rear tire is almost shot at 1,200 miles on my...

My rear tire is almost shot at 1,200 miles on my 2012 KLR 650. I predict making it to 2k miles and having them almost bald.

I've got a set of Kenda 761's in my shed waiting for that day.
...
Forum: Thumpers 03-23-2013, 10:22 PM
Replies: 6,933
Views: 1,504,797
Posted By Gonzoso
That's a set of happy trails crash bars. ...

That's a set of happy trails crash bars.

Also
Happy trails skid plate, pannier racks, fork brace, master cylinder guard.

Oxford grips
Pelican 1430 side cases
Seahorse 540 top case
KTM...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-21-2013, 05:41 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,840
Posted By Gonzoso
I won't argue that, but this video really doesn't...

I won't argue that, but this video really doesn't contain any great instructions or advice on how to avoid a crash, except not to ride like a tool. I didn't watch the whole thing, but I saw quite a...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-20-2013, 08:43 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,840
Posted By Gonzoso
I've killed a lot of shit hunting and that scene...

I've killed a lot of shit hunting and that scene turned my stomach a bit. Death spasms in a human does not make good viewing material.

I only watched three minutes of this, then saw the 15 minute...
Forum: Thumpers 03-20-2013, 07:56 PM
Replies: 6,933
Views: 1,504,797
Posted By Gonzoso
This is my baby right after I got done bolting a...

This is my baby right after I got done bolting a bunch of crap on her this winter.
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg292/gonzoso/DSCN1634.jpg...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-11-2013, 07:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,460
Posted By Gonzoso
Miles acquired can be easy to track for some. I'm...

Miles acquired can be easy to track for some. I'm 27, been riding since 22. My first bike I have 15k on(easy number) and I'm at 1k on my second. I plan on only owning that bike for a LONG time so...
Forum: Equipment 03-07-2013, 09:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,227
Posted By Gonzoso
Shit you guys have some messed up turkeys up...

Shit you guys have some messed up turkeys up there! Down here they don't go that fast so you gotta hit them. I guess they just got fed up with you New Yorkers and they're taking vengeance?
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-02-2013, 09:22 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 10,214
Posted By Gonzoso
The cop caused an accident, albeit a small one. ...

The cop caused an accident, albeit a small one.

He then used his power to intimidate a citizen into not reporting the incident and going on his way when he was in the wrong.

While no one was...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-01-2013, 10:28 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,348
Posted By Gonzoso
My dad rode when he was younger. He did trials...

My dad rode when he was younger. He did trials and had dirtbikes as a kid. Then he had some Harleys. His last bike was an 81 Yamaha XJS 1100 I think.

It was really fast and he almost got...
Forum: Face plant 02-28-2013, 09:20 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 8,729
Posted By Gonzoso
Wow that was bad! That's a dangerous way to...

Wow that was bad! That's a dangerous way to ride, fortune smiled on you that day.

I hope you learn from this and take a little more care. I did something similar once, pulling in between two...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-28-2013, 06:18 PM
Replies: 1,412
Views: 183,748
Posted By Gonzoso
I had some tools in a work van throw garbage out...

I had some tools in a work van throw garbage out the window on Route 33 by Stroudsburg PA. I was riding and I see a can, then a chip bag, and finally a half full tea bottle fly out the window. The...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 02-19-2013, 02:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 421
Posted By Gonzoso
Any other suggestions?

Any other suggestions?
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-23-2013, 06:03 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 11,170
Posted By Gonzoso
I love taking women on the back of my bike. I...

I love taking women on the back of my bike. I rode for 1.5 years before I took on that responsibility though. The last 3-4 girlfriends I had loved riding pillion. 5 girls ago, that chick hated it,...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 01-21-2013, 07:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 421
Posted By Gonzoso
Early Season NEPA Ride

I live in the Pocono Mountains and want to do some late winter/early spring rides when it warms up a bit. I like to ride up into NY state into the Adirondacks and Catskills, but going out earlier...
Forum: Thumpers 01-21-2013, 06:45 PM
Replies: 6,730
Views: 523,226
Posted By Gonzoso
Tore my bike down because it's 19 degrees outside...

Tore my bike down because it's 19 degrees outside right now. 22 cent mod, oxford grips, measured and adjusted valves, replaced choke plunger plastic piece I broke, drilled air box and threw in some...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-18-2013, 10:11 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 9,398
Posted By Gonzoso
Well I was going out to my shed and looking at it...

Well I was going out to my shed and looking at it sipping a beer and smoking a cigarette.

But I just quit and it's damn cold so I brought my 2012 KLR 650 into the basement and I'm tearing it apart...
Forum: Equipment 01-09-2013, 10:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 439
Posted By Gonzoso
How to Mount Top Box

I'm putting a Seahorse 540 case onto a 2012 KLR 650 stock rear cargo rack. The plan it to plan out 4 holes and drill so I can still access the tool kit.

I will put silicone sealant around the...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-02-2013, 08:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,247
Posted By Gonzoso
You can buy 5 for 45$ I think. If you read the...

You can buy 5 for 45$ I think. If you read the fine print if you use two or less and file for a refund they will issue you one in many cases. I did this and got my money back then went and got some...
Forum: Equipment 01-02-2013, 02:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 802
Posted By Gonzoso
Aluminum night vision top box questions

So I got one of these aluminum night vision boxes for free.
http://west.loadup.com/military/surplus/13207.html

I have a 2012 KLR 650. I want to mount it on the back. I pretty much know what I'm...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-28-2012, 08:39 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,752
Posted By Gonzoso
You must mean 0.05% and 0.03%. At 0.5% most...

You must mean 0.05% and 0.03%. At 0.5% most people would be dead or in a coma. Here in the US the legal limit is 0.08%. It used to be 0.10% but they found that dropping it to 0.08 yielded a much...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-16-2012, 02:38 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 8,531
Posted By Gonzoso
Reason # 579 why I'm glad we had an armed...

Reason # 579 why I'm glad we had an armed rebellion from those fascists. I also enjoy owning guns, hunting, keeping more of my income, carrying a pocket knife, and not being watched by a creepy...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-15-2012, 10:18 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 8,531
Posted By Gonzoso
Police in my area seem to be very bike friendly. ...

Police in my area seem to be very bike friendly.

I rode a Suzuki Marauder for 4 years and I wear ATGATT so I assume they thought I was an old guy or something(I'm 27 now). Anyway I've ridden by...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-13-2012, 08:50 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,212
Posted By Gonzoso
Once in a blue moon deer will turn around if...

Once in a blue moon deer will turn around if startled, but usually they keep going straight across the road. Aiming for the ass is good technique, the odds are in your favor. I always see deer run...
Forum: Equipment 10-16-2012, 06:52 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 8,959
Posted By Gonzoso
Well I've not been anywhere good yet, but I've...

Well I've not been anywhere good yet, but I've played with it outside for a few minutes today.
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg292/gonzoso/Picture012.jpg...
Forum: Equipment 10-16-2012, 06:44 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 8,959
Posted By Gonzoso
I ended up going with a Nikon s8200. I found the...

I ended up going with a Nikon s8200. I found the one I wanted at a Best Buy in Lancaster, I got a floor model for 150$ off. Which means I picked up the three year warranty so I know I'll have a...
Forum: Equipment 10-13-2012, 11:08 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 8,959
Posted By Gonzoso
Well I was about to pull the trigger on a Nikon I...

Well I was about to pull the trigger on a Nikon I liked which was on sale from 329 to 199.

I read all kinds of stuff about it, reviews, professional analysis of the cameras capabilities and...
Forum: Equipment 10-12-2012, 10:49 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 8,959
Posted By Gonzoso
Best Camera?

So I've been using a Cannon Powershot 780 IS, and a comparable model Cannon before that.

I enjoyed these cameras but I seem to kill them in about 2-3 years or so.

I had a Kodak at some point...
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